Parks and Facilities Maintenance Technician

City of Liberty Hill•Liberty Hill City Hall, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks and Facilities Maintenance Technicians maintain and care for City parks, facilities, and designated public spaces. Assist with and perform maintenance on a variety of equipment including HVAC, irrigation systems, pool equipment, and more.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Valid Texas Class C Motor Vehicle Operator License and an acceptable driving record.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification required within 6 months of hire (for Technician Level I).
Two (2) years experience as a Parks and Facilities Maintenance Technician I or equivalent work (for Technician Level II).
Valid Texas Class B License is preferred (for Technician Level II and III).
ONE (1) job duty relevant certification, OR 4 years experience as Technician I (or similar) Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS) or Commercial Service Pool Technician (CST) required within 6 months of hire (for Technician Level II).
Two (2) years experience as a Parks and Facilities Maintenance Technician II or equivalent work (for Technician Level III).
TWO (2) job duty relevant certifications, OR 4 years experience as Technician II (or similar) (for Technician Level III).
Knowledge of: Purpose, function, and use of various types of manual gas and electrically powered tools, equipment, and machinery.
Knowledge of: Use and operation of landscape irrigation systems.
Knowledge of: Routine, scheduled, and preventative maintenance practices and processes for parks, lawns, and landscape.
Knowledge of: Use of good judgment and sound decision making practices in matters related to the job.
Knowledge of: Structure and process for reporting job related issues, concerns, and questions; understand the chain of command.
Knowledge of: City and department policies, procedures, and processes.
Skill in: Consistent attendance on a regular basis and punctuality in work duties.
Skill in: Demonstrate initiative and diligence in the prompt and proper completion of all job tasks and duties.
Skill in: Practice work safety by following rules, training, and department processes, wearing protective gear, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Skill in: Maintain confidentiality regarding all City business and information.
Skill in: Accessible, responsive, responsible, and transparent in all aspects of matters related to the job.
Skill in: Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, internal staff, and external entities to exchange information, address issues, or report and/or resolve problems or complaints.
Skill in: Assist others and be helpful, cooperative, and courteous; demonstrate a respectful and professional attitude in dealing with the public, coworkers, and others.

Nice To Haves

Valid Texas Class B License is preferred (for Technician Level II and III).
ONE (1) job duty relevant certification, OR 4 years experience as Technician I (or similar) Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS) or Commercial Service Pool Technician (CST) required within 6 months of hire (for Technician Level II).
TWO (2) job duty relevant certifications, OR 4 years experience as Technician II (or similar) (for Technician Level III).

Responsibilities

Monitors and performs routine and preventative maintenance at all parks, facilities, and designated public spaces.
Cleans, sanitizes, stocks, and maintains restroom facilities at all parks, facilities, and designated public spaces.
Mows grass, weed-eats, edges, trims trees, and picks up brush at all parks, facilities, and designated public spaces; prune trees, shrubs, and flowers; performs seasonal landscape maintenance and cleanup.
Assists or performs in performing maintenance and upkeep on designated irrigation systems including repairs for valves, pipes, and sprinkler heads.
Assists or performs in operating pool pumps, maintaining electrical components, plumbing, valves, and strainer baskets; monitors, keeps record, and maintains chemical levels of city pools and splash pads for water quality to meet all required health and safety standards.
Assists or performs scheduled, preventative, and seasonal maintenance of all city facility HVAC systems.
Assists or performs with minor carpentry, drywall, plumbing, and electrical repairs; assists with maintenance of door hardware, lighting, and other facility components.
Assists the Parks and Recreation Supervisor and Communications Director in all citywide park events, including preparation, set up, operation, tear-down, and cleanup; assists the Parks & Recreation Supervisor in their duties as required.
Works collaboratively with youth groups, community groups, and service organizations on the use of public parks, facilities, and spaces.
Installs, maintains, removes, and stores holiday and festive decorations and lights on Main Street as required.
Responds to work orders, logs and submits documentation of completed tasks or assignments to immediate supervisor; follows department policies and procedures as designated.